Tim Tebow‘s time with the Jaguars has come to an end. On Tuesday morning, the Jaguars released the former UF superstar as they work their way down to an 85-man roster.
“Thankful for the highs and even the lows, the opportunities, and the setbacks,” said Tebow on Twitter. “I’ve never wanted to make decisions out of fear of failure and I’m grateful for the chance to have pursued a dream. Thank you to the Jaguars organization and everyone who has supported me in this journey.”
Head coach Urban Meyer previously said that Tebow did a “decent job” in practice . Over the summer, 46% of PFR readers said Tebow would make Jacksonville’s 53-man roster, while another 25% said the ex-Broncos QB1 and Mets farmhand would land on the practice squad. The practice squad remains a possibility, but Tebow won’t be on the Jaguars’ varsity squad to start the year.
Tebow bulked up to 255 pounds — up ~20 from his quarterback days — to move to TE. Washington tight end Logan Thomas proved that the transition could be done, but it took him several years to find his footing. Of course, the ex-Virginia Tech quarterback made the move in his mid-20s; Tebow was trying it at the age of 33.
Due to his NFL service time, Tebow will be a full-fledged free agent by the end of the business day. However, it’s not clear if Tebow will receive — or pursue — an opportunity elsewhere.
In addition to Tebow, the Jaguars have also made the following moves to reach the 85-man max:
- CB D.J. Daniel (waived)
- WR Josh Imatorbhebhe (waived/injured)
- WR Tim Jones (waived/injured)
- DT Daniel Ross (IR)
At least he tried. I’m sure Urban will figure out some role for Tim. Assistant coach, leadership deal, something.
Perhaps they can stick Tebow in a Jaguar costume and use him as a mascot for road games.
Love me some Tim Tebow. Was really rooting for him. Still shocked he was actually used as a TE. I assumed when he was signed he was just being listed as one, but would really be used like taysom hill. Don’t even know if he would’ve made it as that, but I still think you use his skills better in that role.
Oddly, if he stuck with baseball he may have had a chance to play this year for the Mets based on all the injuries they had.
Did the Mets have 125 guys injured?
Ironically, they have.
Pretty close. At one point, like seven of their starting eight positional players were injured as well as a few of their replacements. They’ve used 13 different outfielders and there’s still 1/4 of the season left to be played.
Dude had no chance on a decent team. He honestly wouldn’t have been better than any player on the worst team. I’m a Tebow fan, but the guy isn’t a good baseball player.
he could play for the Pirates
Thank Christ, or Tebow
Great individual! Too bad the spi less media just couldn’t help them self’s with the constant Tebow Bashing. Good Luck to him.
It’s the media’s fault he got cut?
Join the working world. You had a good run
Haha you might want to elaborate on what you mean by “the working world.” The level of success this guy had in his sports career, and playing two sports professionally…he’s worked harder than any of us will in our entire lives.
While I agree that he’s worked hard, I’m guessing people who have fought all of their lives while living in poverty and not having the same resources and opportunities this guy had, would feel that they had to work a little harder than he did. Just another side of it.
Who?
Next up, the NBA.
lmao, though if he’s good on skates he could make it as a goon in the NHL.
Go get him Cowboys .
I don’t say this often but Tebow should run for theSenator seat on the Democratic ticket one of the all time nice/smart men on the planet.
How do you know he’s a Democrat?
He’s probably a republican more then likely
The least thing Tebow is is a Democrat
Stephen A Smith will be pleased that Tebow also received the privilege of getting cut
Now the Clown show is over back to the original Clown show known as Jerra and the Cowboys
I wanted him to make the roster so I could watch anti kneelers support his kneeling
Yeah, you’re right, it’s totally the same. They’ll probably see it that way.
guess god didn’t want timmy to be a tight end.
but at least he lasted longer than he did on his wedding night.
A below average player gets media hype gets cut generates this much? Most of it is about religion and hate? Today’s NFL and today’s media sickness wrapped into one great visit to the doctor for meds.